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I am always in favor of drafting boys who can make an impact. Non-impact boys need not apply.
At the same time, it might be good for Shaheen as well to work on being a good role player for when we need him, instead of being relied upon as a frequent contributor. Take some snaps off his plate, reduce the responsibilities, and see how he grows for another year.Agreed. It is time to swallow pride on Shaheen and make sure that TE does not sink the offense in 2019.
At the same time, it might be good for Shaheen as well to work on being a good role player for when we need him, instead of being relied upon as a frequent contributor. Take some snaps off his plate, reduce the responsibilities, and see how he grows for another year.
He grew a lot as a blocker when Fox led the team, and he's good at falling after the catch. I'm not ready to ax the guy yet.
The most pressing need is to get young talented players. Realistically based on the picks you guys have there should be no plan to get an impact player that can fill an existing hole. If the plan is to use a draft pick in a prominent role, then the plan is already broken.
There are a bunch of late round RBs that can fit or maybe more accurately put be a better fit than Jordan Howard. Take those 2 7th rounders (and/or UFDA) and look to add:I agree. Other than RB I do not see anyone picked at 87 who even has a path to starting.
Yep, I don't see any holes. But as far as an impact player... Depends how one views Davis and Sheheen... but I think a draft RB and/or TE might be an impact player this year.The most pressing need is to get young talented players. Realistically based on the picks you guys have there should be no plan to get an impact player that can fill an existing hole. If the plan is to use a draft pick in a prominent role, then the plan is already broken.
It's not impossible, but I really doubt they sign another RB, because we see they've made their choice by signing Davis, and smothering this years RB draft class with interviews.I also wouldn't rule out signing another vet after the draft. Ajayi, Ware, Yeldon or Martin are all just sitting there and won't cost too much. Personally I like the draft one, sign another one strategy. With Forte/Howard you guys haven't really seen this, but often the step up can be tough for a rookie and it shows up in terms of pass blocking and fumbles. Those two areas kill drives, so it's important to know what you have. As it stands Mike Davis will be getting a lot of snaps. I'm not saying he can't handle the role exclusively, it's just a pretty important one where he's the only one that has that set of skills.
Can we rename it the SCUD Seekers ? I will then gladly followWe actually call ourselves the DUD patrol
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I think they need a safety that can replace Dix next year while also hoping they find an RB that really fits this system. I’m fine with BPA for every pick.
Davis is a good pass blocker. Probably a downgrade from Howard, who was exceptional in that area, but overall good.Looking at tape, I don't see any holes in Davis. But I don't know what kind of blocker he is. There's a bit of a risk depending on the draft RB to be ready to be your prime RB, but this is the RB position, small risk. Rookies in mid-rounds have done well, like Pace's Howard.